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Greetings Educators! Even when not being pressured by others, profoundly gifted children tend to easily fall into the trap of holding themselves to exceptionally high standards. Perfectionism is a combination of the desire to be perfect, the fear of not being perfect, and the sense that personal acceptance hinges on being perfect.
Perfectionism presents itself differently in each student. Behaviors may include excessive sensitivities, compulsive attention to detail, and procrastination. Students who deal with perfectionism may think things like “I’m never good enough” or “If I make a mistake, there’s something wrong with me” and as a result may feel anger, anxiety or a sense of being overwhelmed. If this reminds you of a student you work with, the following articles and resources may be helpful.
Resources for educators: Helping Gifted Students Cope with Perfectionism Perfectionism and the Highly Gifted Child The Road to Success is Paved with Failure
Resources to share with parents: Freeing Our Families from Perfectionism Tips for Parents: Perfectionism Resources
Resources to share with students: What to Do When Good Enough Isn't Good Enough: The Real Deal on Perfectionism Perfectionism: What's Bad about Being too Good?
Remember, if you are looking for assistance, ideas or resources, please feel free to contact us at edguild@davidsongifted.org.
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